special-purpose vehicle
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special-purpose vehicle
noun special-purpose vehicles
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A legal entity (usually a limited company or a limited partnership) created to fulfill narrow, specific or temporary objectives, typically used for taxation benefits or to reduce financial risks.
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Similar: SPE, special-purpose entity
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title = {special-purpose vehicle},
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